2020 YAMAHA TENERE 700 suspension

Table of contentsSafety information............................ 1-1
Description....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Instrument and control functions... 3-1
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-2
Indicator lights and warning
lights............................................ 3-3
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-5
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-12
Clutch lever .................................. 3-14
Shift pedal .................................... 3-14
Brake lever.................................... 3-15
Brake pedal .................................. 3-15
ABS .............................................. 3-15
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-16
Fuel ............................................... 3-17
Fuel tank overflow hose ............... 3-19
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-19
Seats ............................................ 3-19
Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 3-21
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-21
Front fork bleeding ....................... 3-23
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-23
Luggage strap holders ................. 3-25
Front fender ................................. 3-26DC power outlets .......................... 3-26
Sidestand ...................................... 3-27
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-28
For your safety – pre-operation
checks............................................... 4-1
Operation and important riding
points................................................. 5-1
Engine break-in ............................... 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-2
Shifting ............................................ 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................ 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-4
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment........................................ 6-1
Tool kit ............................................ 6-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 6-3
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................... 6-5
Removing and installing cowlings... 6-9
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-9
Canister ......................................... 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge.... 6-11
Why Yamalube .............................. 6-14
Coolant.......................................... 6-14Replacing the air filter element
and cleaning the check hose .... 6-15
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-17
Valve clearance............................. 6-17
Tires .............................................. 6-17
Spoke wheels ............................... 6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-19
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-20
Brake light switches ..................... 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-22
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-23
Drive chain slack........................... 6-23
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain.......................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 6-28
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Safety information
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1Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odor-
less, tasteless gas which may be pres-
ent even if you do not see or smell any
engine exhaust. Deadly levels of car-
bon monoxide can collect rapidly and
you can quickly be overcome and un-
able to save yourself. Also, deadly lev-
els of carbon monoxide can linger for
hours or days in enclosed or poorly
ventilated areas. If you experience any
symptoms of carbon monoxide poi-
soning, leave the area immediately, get
fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREAT-
MENT.
Do not run engine indoors. Even if
you try to ventilate engine exhaust
with fans or open windows and
doors, carbon monoxide can rap-
idly reach dangerous levels.
Do not run engine in poorly venti-
lated or partially enclosed areas
such as barns, garages, or car-
ports.
Do not run engine outdoors where
engine exhaust can be drawn into
a building through openings such
as windows and doors.Loading
Adding accessories or cargo to your
motorcycle can adversely affect stabil-
ity and handling if the weight distribu-
tion of the motorcycle is changed. To
avoid the possibility of an accident, use
extreme caution when adding cargo or
accessories to your motorcycle. Use
extra care when riding a motorcycle
that has added cargo or accessories.
Here, along with the information about
accessories below, are some general
guidelines to follow if loading cargo to
your motorcycle:
The total weight of the operator, pas-
senger, accessories and cargo must
not exceed the maximum load limit.
Operation of an overloaded vehicle
could cause an accident.
When loading within this weight limit,
keep the following in mind:
Cargo and accessory weight
should be kept as low and close to
the motorcycle as possible. Se-
curely pack your heaviest items asclose to the center of the vehicle
as possible and make sure to dis-
tribute the weight as evenly as
possible on both sides of the mo-
torcycle to minimize imbalance or
instability.
Shifting weights can create a sud-
den imbalance. Make sure that
accessories and cargo are se-
curely attached to the motorcycle
before riding. Check accessory
mounts and cargo restraints fre-
quently.
• Properly adjust the suspension
for your load (suspension-ad-
justable models only), and
check the condition and pres-
sure of your tires.
• Never attach any large or heavy
items to the handlebar, front
fork, or front fender. These
items, including such cargo as
sleeping bags, duffel bags, or
tents, can create unstable han-
dling or a slow steering re-
sponse.
This vehicle is not designed to
pull a trailer or to be attached to
a sidecar.
Maximum load:
190 kg (419 lb)
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1 Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are avail-
able only from a Yamaha dealer, have
been designed, tested, and approved
by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
Many companies with no connection
to Yamaha manufacture parts and ac-
cessories or offer other modifications
for Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in
a position to test the products that
these aftermarket companies produce.
Therefore, Yamaha can neither en-
dorse nor recommend the use of ac-
cessories not sold by Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom-
mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer.
Aftermarket Parts, Accessories, and
Modifications
While you may find aftermarket prod-
ucts similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recog-
nize that some aftermarket accesso-
ries or modifications are not suitable
because of potential safety hazards to
you or others. Installing aftermarketproducts or having other modifications
performed to your vehicle that change
any of the vehicle’s design or operation
characteristics can put you and others
at greater risk of serious injury or
death. You are responsible for injuries
related to changes in the vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under “Load-
ing” when mounting accessories.
Never install accessories or carry
cargo that would impair the per-
formance of your motorcycle.
Carefully inspect the accessory
before using it to make sure that it
does not in any way reduce
ground clearance or cornering
clearance, limit suspension travel,
steering travel or control opera-
tion, or obscure lights or reflec-
tors.
• Accessories fitted to the han-
dlebar or the front fork area can
create instability due to improp-
er weight distribution or aerody-
namic changes. If accessories
are added to the handlebar orfront fork area, they must be as
lightweight as possible and
should be kept to a minimum.
• Bulky or large accessories may
seriously affect the stability of
the motorcycle due to aerody-
namic effects. Wind may at-
tempt to lift the motorcycle, or
the motorcycle may become
unstable in cross winds. These
accessories may also cause in-
stability when passing or being
passed by large vehicles.
• Certain accessories can dis-
place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the
freedom of movement of the
operator and may limit control
ability, therefore, such accesso-
ries are not recommended.
Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical ac-
cessories exceed the capacity of
the motorcycle’s electrical sys-
tem, an electric failure could re-
sult, which could cause a
dangerous loss of lights or engine
power.
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Safety information
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1Aftermarket Tires and Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
motorcycle were designed to match
the performance capabilities and to
provide the best combination of han-
dling, braking, and comfort. Other
tires, rims, sizes, and combinations
may not be appropriate. Refer to page
6-17 for tire specifications and more in-
formation on replacing your tires.
Transporting the Motorcycle
Be sure to observe following instruc-
tions before transporting the motorcy-
cle in another vehicle.
Remove all loose items from the
motorcycle.
Check that the fuel cock (if
equipped) is in the “OFF” position
and that there are no fuel leaks.
Point the front wheel straight
ahead on the trailer or in the truck
bed, and choke it in a rail to pre-
vent movement.
Shift the transmission in gear (for
models with a manual transmis-
sion).Secure the motorcycle with tie-
downs or suitable straps that are
attached to solid parts of the mo-
torcycle, such as the frame or up-
per front fork triple clamp (and not,
for example, to rubber-mounted
handlebars or turn signals, or
parts that could break). Choose
the location for the straps carefully
so the straps will not rub against
painted surfaces during transport.
The suspension should be com-
pressed somewhat by the tie-
downs, if possible, so that the mo-
torcycle will not bounce exces-
sively during transport.
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Instrument and control functions
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3 tions, however such adjustments
are ineffective and may damage
the suspension.
Compression damping force
1. Remove the rubber cap by pulling
it out of the front fork leg.
2. Turn the adjusting screw in direc-
tion (a) to increase the compres-
sion damping force. Turn the
adjusting screw in direction (b) to
decrease the compression damp-
ing force. To set the compression
damping force, turn the adjuster in
direction (a) until it stops, and then
count the clicks in direction (b).3. Install the rubber cap.
TIPWhen turning the damping force
adjuster in direction (a), the 0 click
position and the 1 click position
may be the same.
When turning the damping force
adjuster in direction (b), it may
click beyond the stated specifica-tions, however such adjustments
are ineffective and may damage
the suspension.
1. Rubber cap1
1. Compression damping force adjusting
screw
Compression damping setting:
Minimum (soft):
22 click(s) in direction (b)
Standard:
11 click(s) in direction (b)
Maximum (hard):
0 click(s) in direction (b)1(a) (b)
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EAU14796
Front fork bleedingWhen riding in extremely rough condi-
tions, the air temperature and pressure
in the front fork will rise and harden the
suspension. If this occurs, bleed the air
from each fork leg.
WARNING
EWA10201
Always bleed both fork legs, other-
wise poor handling and loss of sta-
bility may result.1. If possible, elevate the vehicle so
the front wheel is off the ground.
(See page 6-34.)TIPWhen bleeding the front fork, do not
apply any pressure or weight on the
front end of the vehicle.2. Remove the bleed screws and al-
low all of the air to escape from
each fork leg.3. Install the bleed screws.
4. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground, and then put the
sidestand down.
EAUM4120
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblyThis shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
er and rebound and compression
damping force adjusters.NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoid damaging the mechanism,
do not attempt to turn beyond the
maximum or minimum settings.Spring preload
Turn the adjuster in direction (a) to in-
crease the spring preload.
Turn the adjuster in direction (b) to de-
crease the spring preload.
1. Bleed screw
1
1. Spring preload adjusting knob
1
(b)(a)
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TIPWhen turning the spring preload
adjuster in direction (b), the 0 click
position and the 1 click position
may be the same.
When turning the spring preload
adjuster in direction (a), it may
click beyond the stated specifica-
tions, however such adjustments
are ineffective and may damage
the suspension.Rebound damping force
Turn the adjuster in direction (a) to in-
crease the rebound damping force.
Turn the adjuster in direction (b) to de-
crease the rebound damping force.To set the rebound damping force, turn
the adjuster in direction (a) until it
stops, and then count the clicks in di-
rection (b).
TIPWhen turning the damping force
adjuster in direction (a), the 0 click
position and the 1 click position
may be the same.When turning the damping force
adjuster in direction (b), it may
click beyond the stated specifica-
tions, however such adjustments
are ineffective and may damage
the suspension.
Compression damping force
Turn the adjuster in direction (a) to in-
crease the compression damping
force.
Turn the adjuster in direction (b) to de-
crease the compression damping
force.
To set the compression damping
force, turn the adjuster in direction (a)
until it stops, and then count the clicks
in direction (b).
Spring preload setting:
Unit for adjustment:
Click
Minimum (soft):
0
Standard:
10
Maximum (hard):
24
1. Rebound damping force adjusting screw
Rebound damping setting:
Unit for adjustment:
Click
Minimum (soft):
23
Standard:
13
Maximum (hard):
0
1
(b)(a)
1. Compression damping force adjusting
screw
1
(b)(a)
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TIPWhen turning the damping force
adjuster in direction (a), the 0 click
position and the 1 click position
may be the same.
When turning the damping force
adjuster in direction (b), it may
click beyond the stated specifica-
tions, however such adjustments
are ineffective and may damage
the suspension.
WARNING
EWA10222
This shock absorber assembly con-
tains highly pressurized nitrogen
gas. Read and understand the fol-
lowing information before handling
the shock absorber assembly.Do not tamper with or attempt
to open the cylinder assembly.
Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber assembly to an open
flame or other high heat source.
This may cause the unit to ex-
plode due to excessive gas
pressure.
Do not deform or damage the
cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.
Do not dispose of a damaged or
worn-out shock ab
sorber as-
sembly yourself. Take the shock
absorber assembly to a Yamaha
dealer for any service.
EAU84680
Luggage strap holdersUse the indicated strap points to se-
cure luggage ties to the vehicle.
Compression damping setting:
Unit for adjustment:
Click
Minimum (soft):
18
Standard:
15
Maximum (hard):
0
1. Luggage strap holder
1
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